ZIP Code 49006 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 49006

The 49006 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Kalamazoo in Michigan in Kalamazoo County in the United States. The current population estimate is 28,711. In this Michigan region, an estimated 94.9% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $22,219. The median household income is at $39,602, while an estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 49006 is approximately 22.8 years, and 10.5% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 49006

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 49006 is 28,711.

Kalamazoo, MI

The 49006 ZIP Code is associated with Kalamazoo, MI in Kalamazoo County.

Area Codes associated with 49006

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 49006 include 269.

Sunrise / Sunset in 49006

Sunrise: 7:48 am
Sunset: 5:12 pm
Sunrise in 49006 7:48 am
Sunrise in 49006 5:12 pm

Weather forecast for 49006

Today's forecast for 49006: Partly sunny. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. South wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 49006

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 49006 Good

Internet in 49006

About 94.5% of households in ZIP Code 49006 have a computer, while approximately 82.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 49006

The gender split in ZIP Code 49006 is an estimated 49.8% male and approximately 50.2% female.

Health Insurance in 49006

Approximately 8.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 49006 (Kalamazoo, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 49006

The median household income in ZIP Code 49006 is $39,602, while the region's mean household income is $58,036. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,219. The per capita income in ZIP Code 49006 of $22,219 is approximately 29.94% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 13.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately42.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.4% of the population in 49006 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 15.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.6% of 49006 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 49006

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 15.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.3%
$200,000 or more per year 2.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 49006

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 49006, 93.1% is one race, while 6.9% are two or more races. Approximately 5.7% of 49006 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 49006 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.9%), followed by Black or African American (18.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 49006

Industry Percent
White 79.9%
Black or African American 18.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 49006

Residents of ZIP Code 49006 are younger than average. The median age of 22.8 years in ZIP Code 49006 is approximately 40.16% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 10.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 37.5% of the population in 49006 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 49006 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 49006

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 2.1%
10 to 14 years 3.0%
15 to 19 years 12.5%
20 to 24 years 37.5%
25 to 34 years 11.9%
35 to 44 years 8.5%
45 to 54 years 5.3%
55 to 59 years 2.7%
60 to 64 years 2.8%
65 to 74 years 4.2%
75 to 84 years 2.8%
85 years and over 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 49006

In ZIP Code 49006, 90.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kalamazoo County region.

Language Spoken in 49006

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.2%
Spanish 2.9%
Other Indo-European languages 2.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.6%
Other languages 1.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 49006

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 49006, an estimated 16.6% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 3.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kalamazoo County region.

Age of Housing in 49006

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 49006

In ZIP Code 49006, 94.9% of the population graduated high school, while 46.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 17.2% in this Kalamazoo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 49006

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.2%
Some college, no degree 23.4%
Associate's degree 7.7%
Bachelor's degree 28.0%
Graduate or professional degree 18.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 49006 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 49006

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 49006 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 49006 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 49006 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 49006

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 49006

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 49006 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 49006 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.89% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.05% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes electricity rates in 49006 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 49006

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 49006 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 20¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.33¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 49006

Month ZIP Code 49006 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.68 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.6 3 6.31
Mar 4.84 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.47 5.13 7.3
May 5.66 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.96 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.14 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.82 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.46 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.29 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.04 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.37 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes solar power levels in 49006 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 49006 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 49006, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 49006 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kalamazoo County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 49006

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 95
Credit reporting or credit repair services 53
Debt collection 12
Credit card 10
Checking or savings account 8
Other 15
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 49006

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 62
Improper use of your report 49
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 23
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 21
Written notification about debt 8
Other 30
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 49006

In 49006, 68.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.1 minutes. Approximately 30.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 49006 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 49006 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 49006. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 49006

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 3.1%
Manufacturing 10.7%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.9%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 20.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 1.9%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.